Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
Gunnison, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065144) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $14,866
Phone: (970) 641-0704 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $14,866.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center is a government (city/county) owned nursing home in Gunnison, Colorado, certified for 50 beds with an average of 32.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since April 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars. These four ratings are separate CMS measures that together make up the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.13 per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $14,866.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 45.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $14,866.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average of 32.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a city/county government entity; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 9, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; this facility scores 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9706410704 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9706410704 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065144?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.